Behavioral Health

Philip Gehrman of the Perelman School of Medicine says that as many as 80% of the people who try cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia see improvements in their sleep, with most patients finding relief within four to eight sessions even if they’ve had insomnia for decades.

Ilene Rosen of the Perelman School of Medicine explains why consistently pulling all-nighters isn’t a good idea for optimal health or work performance.

Mathias Basner of the Perelman School of Medicine says that amount and quality are the two key components of good sleep.

A collaborative study by Matthew Killingsworth of the Wharton School finds that the correlation between wealth and happiness depends crucially on whether someone is already a happy person.

Karen Reivich of the School of Arts & Sciences recommends identifying which core positive emotion is quintessentially “you” and finding small ways to feel that every day.

A Perelman School of Medicine study found that tart cherry juice was effective at reducing aches in people with knee osteoarthritis.

Jena Shaw Tronieri of the Perelman School of Medicine says that current insurance coverage for weight loss medication is poor, with many people struggling for access.

A 2018 Penn study showed that college students who spent less time on social media platforms reported decreases in loneliness and depression.